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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harry decide not to tell his wife about during their vacation at the seashore?
(a) That her clothes are poorly made.
(b) That Colin is sick.
(c) That they are broke.
(d) That a war may start soon.

2. What does Colin see his father do when he follows him to the park in Part 2, Chapter 6?
(a) Steal money.
(b) Buy a gun.
(c) Beat up another man.
(d) March with other men.

3. Why is Michael Reagan teased at Sunday school?
(a) Because he plays the violin.
(b) Because he reads books.
(c) Because he has not read the Bible.
(d) Because he shows up late.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 5, how long is Colin's mother in the hospital?
(a) A month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Four months.

5. Where does Mr. Bletchley work?
(a) A coal mine.
(b) A bank.
(c) He is unemployed.
(d) A truck depot.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bunk beds does Harry put in the bomb shelter?

2. Who helps the Savilles manage their grief over losing Andrew?

3. What are the two parts of Saxton?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 7, who does Colin go to Sunday school with?

5. How was Harry able to take his family to the seashore in Part 1, Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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